The Premier League has barely drawn breath since the opening weekend, and already the storylines are stacking up. Here is your catch-up on the football news that dominated the week ending 28 August 2026.

Savinho heads to Tottenham in £85m deal

It is one of the summer's most eye-catching moves. Savinho has completed an £85 million switch from Manchester City to Tottenham Hotspur, making it one of the larger fees to change hands in the current window. The Brazilian winger had been linked with a departure from the Etihad for much of the summer, and the noises out of north London suggest Spurs moved quickly to secure his signature once City indicated they were open to selling. At that price, expectation levels at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will be considerable from the off.

What made the week even more memorable for Savinho — beyond the nine-figure valuation — was news that he bought a 25 per cent stake in Atlético Mineiro, the Brazilian club where his career began. A tidy bit of business on two fronts, then.

Fernandes collects PFA Player of the Year

Bruno Fernandes has been named PFA Player of the Year for last season, a recognition that will come as little surprise to anyone who watched Manchester United's captain consistently drag his side through difficult periods over the course of the campaign. The Portuguese midfielder's creative output and sheer volume of involvement set him apart from the field, according to his fellow professionals, who cast the votes.

The award also throws up an interesting footnote: Fernandes now joins an exclusive club of multiple winners. For the record, the only player to have won the PFA award three times is Thierry Henry — a benchmark that puts into context just how rarefied the air becomes at the top of that particular honour roll.

Aston Villa propping up the table after opening weekend

Aston Villa find themselves at the foot of the Premier League table following the opening weekend of the 2026-27 campaign, a position that will alarm a fanbase with ambitions of returning to the upper reaches of the division. Villa suffered a 4-0 defeat — a result that carries an unhappy echo: they began last season with an identical scoreline. Whether this is a blip or an early warning signal remains to be seen, but the pressure on the dugout is already present.

Wythenshawe Veterans make a headline-grabbing signing

Not all transfer news involves eight-figure sums. Sunday League side Wythenshawe FC Veterans — a team whose squad already reads like a Pro Clubs dream, with the likes of Emile Heskey, Danny Drinkwater and Antonio Valencia on the books — have added Usain Bolt to their ranks. The sprint legend, who has long nursed a genuine love of football, appears to have found a suitably relaxed environment in which to indulge it. Whether his pace translates from the track to the wing at veteran level is a question the opposition will find out in due course.

What to watch this weekend

Beyond the league action, the sport calendar is heaving. Boxing has a pair of headline bouts, the US Open is underway, and La Vuelta a España continues — though its third stage was abandoned following a torrential hailstorm, a reminder that cycling at altitude is never a straightforward proposition. England cricket are also navigating some off-field turbulence after Brydon Carse was dropped from the squad following an incident outside a nightclub in Wellington.

All in all, a week that has given fans of every sport plenty to argue about. The Premier League, as ever, sits at the centre of it.

Frequently asked

How much did Savinho's transfer to Tottenham cost?
Savinho joined Tottenham Hotspur from Manchester City for a reported fee of £85 million during the summer 2026 transfer window.
Who won the PFA Player of the Year award for the 2025-26 season?
Bruno Fernandes was named PFA Player of the Year for the 2025-26 season, as voted for by his fellow professional footballers.
Who is the only player to win the PFA Player of the Year award three times?
Thierry Henry is the only player to have won the PFA Players' Player of the Year award three times.